How to Make Eggplant Parmesan Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

Eggplant Parmesan Bites are a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. These crispy, cheesy bites are made with tender slices of eggplant that are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, then baked to perfection. Once they're golden brown and crispy, they're topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, creating a heavenly bite-sized treat that will have everyone coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sea salt (such as Diamond Crystal®), divided
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or more as needed
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 24 pita chips, or more to taste
  • 24 cherry tomatoes, or more to taste
  • 24 basil leaves, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over eggplant rounds in colander; allow to drain at least 30 minutes. Rinse salt off the eggplant.
  • Spread bread crumbs into a shallow bowl and beat egg in a separate bowl. Dip eggplant into egg, allowing excess egg to drip off the eggplant; press into bread crumbs until eggplant slices are evenly coated on both sides.
  • Arrange coated eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix remaining 1 teaspoon salt with ricotta cheese in a bowl. Spoon ricotta cheese mixture onto each eggplant.
  • Bake eggplant in the oven until cheese is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place 1 eggplant slice onto each pita chip; top with a cherry tomato and basil leaf.
  • Nutrition

    71 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 354mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 94mg